Plainfield Memorial School serves 287 students in grades 4-5.
Plainfield Memorial School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plainfield Memorial School's student population of 287 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plainfield Memorial School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Plainfield Memorial School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
5%
13%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainfield Memorial School's ranking?
Plainfield Memorial School is ranked #646 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Plainfield Memorial School?
287 students attend Plainfield Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Plainfield Memorial School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainfield Memorial School?
Plainfield Memorial School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plainfield Memorial School offer ?
Plainfield Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainfield Memorial School part of?
Plainfield Memorial School is part of Plainfield School District.
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Date
Last Day of School
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
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